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• DeepMind's Gemini officially conquers International Mathematical Olympiad

• Solana hits $200 as Block Assembly Marketplace tackles MEV exploitation

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TODAY IN AI

DeepMind's Gemini officially conquers International Mathematical Olympiad

Google DeepMind has announced that its advanced Gemini with Deep Think model achieved gold-medal level performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad 2025, marking a significant milestone in AI mathematical reasoning capabilities. The achievement follows OpenAI's similar claim but with crucial differences in validation and methodology.

DeepMind collaborated directly with IMO organizers to test Gemini under identical conditions faced by human competitors, including the same 4.5-hour time limit and problem statements. The AI solved five of six problems covering algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory, scoring 35 out of 42 points—exceeding the gold-medal threshold.

The methodology represents a substantial advancement over last year's silver-medal performance, which relied on domain-specific translations of problems into formal mathematical language. This year, Gemini tackled problems entirely in natural language end-to-end, demonstrating more human-like mathematical reasoning capabilities.

The validation process distinguishes DeepMind's achievement from OpenAI's concurrent claim. While OpenAI reported the same score with an unnamed model, their solutions were graded by former medalists rather than official IMO coordinators. DeepMind's answers received official certification using identical internal criteria applied to human student solutions.

Both companies' success indicates AI mathematical reasoning is approaching and potentially surpassing elite human performance in structured problem-solving contexts. The rapid progress suggests that solving all six IMO problems may be achieved soon, raising questions about AI's potential to tackle mathematical challenges beyond current human capabilities.

The achievement also demonstrates the effectiveness of different AI architectures in approaching complex reasoning tasks. DeepMind's success with natural language processing contrasts with approaches requiring formal mathematical translation, suggesting multiple pathways to advanced mathematical AI.

TODAY IN CRYPTO

Solana hits $200 as Block Assembly Marketplace tackles MEV exploitation

Solana experienced significant price volatility, reaching $200 for the first time since March following Jito Labs' announcement of Block Assembly Marketplace, a system designed to counter maximal extractable value strategies including front-running and sandwiching. The technology-driven price movement demonstrates rare instances where cryptocurrency valuations respond to actual innovation rather than trading flows or adoption narratives.

BAM addresses one of blockchain's most persistent problems—MEV exploitation that allows sophisticated actors to extract value from regular users through transaction ordering manipulation. By introducing enhanced transaction speed and improved network efficiency, the solution could significantly improve user experience while reducing the hidden costs imposed by MEV strategies.

The price surge propels SOL into competition with BNB for the fifth-largest cryptocurrency position by market capitalization, reflecting growing institutional and developer recognition of Solana's technical capabilities. Unlike typical crypto price movements driven by speculative flows, this rally responds directly to infrastructure improvements that enhance network utility.

According to BRN's Valentin Fournier: "Solana continues to lead altcoin performance, briefly surpassing $200, boosted by the Block Assembly Marketplace announcement, which introduced enhanced transaction speed and improved network efficiency."

However, broader market momentum has faltered, with Bitcoin remaining directionless below $120,000 and Ethereum pulling back after printing an indecisive Doji candle. The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 2% over 24 hours, while the CoinDesk 80 Index dropped 3.5%, likely reflecting profit-taking after recent altcoin gains.

Despite near-term technical pressure, underlying fundamentals remain supportive. JPMorgan is reportedly considering cryptocurrency-backed loans for customers holding Bitcoin and Ethereum, potentially starting next year. Mexico-listed Grupo Murano plans to adopt Bitcoin as a core strategic asset with an initial $1 billion investment and five-year goal of building a $10 billion reserve.

These institutional developments support long-term growth prospects even as short-term momentum wavers. As Fournier noted: "Short-term technicals may pressure prices further, but we remain constructive on the cycle overall," citing institutional and corporate demand as sustained bullish catalysts.

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